AltWeeklies Wire
Dispatch from Nevada: Why Caucuses Sucknew
Beyond 2008, the Democratic Party needs to scrap the caucus system, with all its obvious potential for abuse, and return to a secret ballot primary that prevents the kind of bullying and pressure tactics that we just witnessed here in Nevada.
Las Vegas Weekly |
K.W. Jeter |
01-25-2008 |
Politics
Can Snugglecore Satisfy?new
There is a tail-wagging, heartwarming universe of websites devoted to the cute and nothing but the cute, cuteness fetishized until the tiny, scrunchable mammals portrayed on Cuteoverload.com, Kittenwar.com and an ever-expanding menagerie of copycat sites exist as little more than mere objects to be brutally cuddled.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Greg Beato |
01-25-2008 |
Commentary
Picasso Triumphantnew
The latest volume of the painter's biography is another masterpiece.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Richard Abowitz |
01-25-2008 |
Nonfiction
Celebreality Checknew
Back-to-back evidence of the degradation inherent in being a celebrity in 2008 is available every Thursday, with NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice at 9 p.m. followed by VH1's Celebrity Rehab at 10.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Josh Bell |
01-25-2008 |
TV
Tags: TV
Sundance: A Midwinter Night's Dreamnew
Finding gems in the snow at 2008's festival.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
01-25-2008 |
Movies
Tags: Sundance
Stop Snitchin'new
The gang responsible for Shawrica Lester's murder made one thing clear: You talk, you die.
Cleveland Scene |
Denise Grollmus |
01-25-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
John Edwards: I Am Thirdnew
But here's why I still love him.
L.A. Weekly |
Judith Lewis |
01-25-2008 |
Commentary
Before the Nazis, a Germany on the Brinknew
More so than previous works, Weitz's ably written and thoroughly researched book examines the politics of Weimar and explains how the republic segued into Nazi tyranny.
Shepherd Express |
Roger K. Miller |
01-25-2008 |
Nonfiction
'Cassandra's Dream': When Dreams Go Wrongnew
Woody Allen's murder-thriller is a movie Alfred Hitchcock might make were he alive today.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
01-25-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Woody Allen, Cassandra's Dream
Down To 'The Wire'new
On crime, corruption and journalism.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
01-25-2008 |
TV
Tags: TV
Editors Hit the Road With Big Dreams, Good Mannersnew
"Everything has changed," drummer Ed Lay says of the band's recent vault to indie-rock stardom. "We tour the world for a living now, which is such a blessing."
Shepherd Express |
Jessica Steinhoff |
01-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Editors, An End Has a Start
Seeking Justice for Victims of Childhood Abusenew
At 35, those who were victims of sexual assault as a child are barred from having their case heard in civil court in Wisconsin. But a new bill being debated in the state Legislature would remove that age limit -- and also allow those who were currently barred from bringing charges a three-year window of opportunity to do so.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
01-25-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Anyone Can Learn to Play Guitar (Hero)new
Generating interest in music is one thing. But can a video game about music, even one as engaging as Guitar Hero, really translate into guitar proficiency? In short, yes.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
01-25-2008 |
Music
Reagan Countrynew
Incredibly, one of the most pressing issues of 2008 appears to be this: Ronald Reagan.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
01-25-2008 |
Commentary
Killer Appnew
Cloverfield bites beat Untraceable bytes.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
01-25-2008 |
Movies
